The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
Agile Systems Research & Development Engineer
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Research & Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will support the detailed electrical engineering design and systems development of a range of applications and autonomous systems operating across all domains (e.g., sea, land, air and space) domains.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware Link and power budget analyses; Define system control and data architectures Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities
Work location is State College, PA.
Required skills/experience:
Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills/experience:
Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in the-loop test set development and operation Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals Experience contributing as a team player SECRET Clearance
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $164,000.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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Agile Systems Research & Development Engineer
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Research & Development Engineer to join the Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will support the detailed electrical engineering design and systems development of a range of applications and autonomous systems operating across all domains (e.g., sea, land, air and space) domains.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Work closely with senior engineers and subject matter experts on tasks associated with detailed design and implementation of electrical circuits, software, and firmware Link and power budget analyses; Define system control and data architectures Systems engineering activities spanning the typical DoD product development lifecycle Detailed design of electrical systems including circuit design, FPGA development, and low-level software development and integration Analysis of alternative solutions and trade-space analysis Requirements development and linkages throughout system architecture Modular system definition and development, and other detailed electrical engineering design tasks Test set development including modular hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test set development, aligning HIL and software-in-the-loop architectures, and model development Coordination across engineering disciplines with internal and external collaborators Occasional travel for stakeholder engagements and field test activities
Work location is State College, PA.
Required skills/experience:
Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills/experience:
Hands-on experience with electrical design, simulation, and test Working with standard laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators Code writing in several languages with emphasis on embedded coding FPGA firmware development with VHDL and Matlab code generation Familiarity with controls, simulation, and hardware-in the-loop test set development and operation Model Based Systems Engineering training and experience Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals Experience contributing as a team player SECRET Clearance
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None
ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary & Benefits
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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